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  1. Keeping it FrenchPremiumHalls Family Dairy keeping cheese quintessentially French

  2. CROSSING SAFETY PremiumConcerns grow for Paris Road safety after warden hit

  3. PLANE TREES PremiumThe trees on Uduc Road in Harvey are set to stay

  4. RSL PremiumThe Harvey RSL is encouraging new members to join

  5. FootballPremiumLions women stay undefeated while men lose three in a row

The Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group has opened its biennial community survey.

BiosecurityPremiumResidents invited to have a say on local biosecurity issues

Residents across the Peel-Harvey region are being invited to have their say on local biosecurity issues, with Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group opening its biennial community survey.

Craig Duncan

Charlotte Rawlinson, of Brunswick, will represent Murray-Wellington in the Youth Parliament program.

YOUTH PARLIMENT PremiumBrunswick teenager chosen for WA Youth Parliament

A Brunswick teenager is one of 59 young people from across the State set to take part in the Y WA’s 2026 Youth Parliament program. 

Rose Patane and Serian Lockwood-Jones

Lauren Quaife gets a kick away.

FootballPremiumLocal set to star for WA in third State appearance

Swan Districts’ Lauren Quaife has been selected in a star-studded WAFLW outfit ahead of next month’s State game against South Australia

Jack Penniment

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault celebrate a goal in round three.

FootballPremiumLions men get outlasted while women remain undefeated

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault were outclassed by two-time reigning premiers South Bunbury 10.7 (67) to 9.7 (61) at Hands Oval in Saturday evening’s round five SWFL clash.

Jack Penniment

Alcoa’s Wagerup refinery

Emissions PremiumAlcoa’s Mercury emissions reach new height at Wagerup

The emissions of a South West refinery have been put under the microscope with mercury pollution reaching a record high in recent years. 

Craig Duncan

Western ringtial possums using a rope crossing over the Wilman Wadandi Highway.

EnvironmentPremiumWildlife crossing success will not see major rollout

While wildlife crossings over the Wilman Wadandi Highway have “exceeded expectations”, it seems unlikely the technology will extend across existing roadways. 

Craig Duncan

William Bufton, Callum Smith, 4, Lucy Smith, Bruce Smart, Kate Bufton, Eric Browne, Peter Rogers, Ralph Palumbo and shed president Peter Lafferty.

MEN’S SHED PremiumPremiumConstruction begins at Community Men’s Shed in Brunswick

A different kind of construction is under way at the Brunswick Junction Community Men’s Shed as work on its new expansion is under way. 

Station coordinators Verity Hyde, Michael Hicks, Micaela Claassen and Trish Palmonari at the Harvey Community Radio's 22nd birthday celebrations.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION PremiumPremiumHarvey Community Radio celebrates 22-years on air

Harvey Community Radio’s sponsors and volunteers came together on Friday to celebrate more than two-decades on air. 

Yarloop police station's new officer in charge Sgt Mark Cook.

POLICE PremiumPremiumMeet Yarloop police station’s new officer in charge

Yarloop police station’s newest officer in charge has said community safety will be his main priority while serving in the area. 

The Harvey Shire Council has appointed a temporary chief executive.

TEMPORARY CEO PremiumHarvey shire announces its temporary chief executive

The Harvey shire council has announced the appointment of its temporary chief executive while the recruitment process for someone to fill the role permanently is underway. 

Rose Patane

Alcoa chemical engineering student Shannon Henderson.

STUDENT VACATION PROGRAMPremiumApplications open for Alcoa’s student program

Applications have opened for Alcoa Australia’s 2026 Vacation Student Program, which will provide hands-on experience to university students interested in working in the resource sector. 

Rose Patane

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Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

Courts & JusticePremiumNotorious bikies taunt police with matching court outfits

Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

Hannah Cross

It is understood Varone had been working on a private farm before his sudden death.

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Former Aquinas College student dies in horror buggy crash

A 19-year-old Perth man has died after an off-road buggy collided with a kangaroo on a property in the Wheatbelt.

Caleb Runciman

Sheds, garages and car ports costing less than $50,000 will no longer need to be done by a registered builder from July, under changes made by the State Government.

PropertyCommentsPremiumBuilders no longer required for sheds, garages under $50K

Sheds, garages and car ports costing less than $50,000 will no longer need to be done by a registered builder from July, under changes made by the State Government.

Kim Macdonald

West Coast Eagles forward Malakai Champion will front the WAFL Tribunal.

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Eagle sent to WAFL Tribunal for blowing nose on opponent

West Coast forward Malakai Champion will front the WAFL tribunal after being charged with serious misconduct for allegedly blowing his nose on an opponent in the club’s win over Swan Districts.

Samantha Rogers

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Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

Courts & JusticePremiumNotorious bikies taunt police with matching court outfits

Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

Hannah Cross

Applecross Senior High School Picture Facebook

EducationCommentsPremiumTeachers at prominent Perth school in push for shorter year

Teachers from a prominent Perth high school are calling for the number of days students spend at school each year to be slashed, arguing it could even improve academic performance.

Bethany Hiatt

'Lethal Les' Grantham talks with Ben Harvey.

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CommentsPremiumWATCH: Exiled bikie ‘Lethal Les’ opens up on darkest days

EXCLUSIVE: Exiled bikied ‘Lethal Les’ Grantham reveals his childhood sexual abuse, teenage meth habit and darkest hours after his high-profile expulsion from the Comanchero OMCG in an extraordinary interview.

‘Lethal’ Les Grantham has opened up about his life as a violent bikie before finding a path to peace.

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CommentsPremiumThe dark childhood secret behind ex-bikie’s life of crime

‘Lethal’ Les Grantham, the bullet-riddled bikie left for dead with his tattoos burnt off outside Rockingham Hospital after a falling out with his gang, is taking his first steps on the road to redemption.

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused. Dr David Hurst (left), pictured with wife Clara Hurst.

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CommentsPremiumMajor development years after dodgy dentist’s sudden death

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused.

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Kalbarri locals say the town, despite its tourism status. is being overlooked by State and Federal governments.

TourismPremiumTown on the edge: Locals say tourism gem is ‘overlooked’

While often being recognised as a gem of Western Australia, Kalbarri is still drawing the short straw and locals are calling for proactive, worthwhile attention and funding. 

Imogen Wilson

DPIRD research scientist Rachelle Johnstone has encouraged avocado growers and supply chain businesses to register for the upcoming WA Avocado Grower Regional Forum.

AvocadoPremiumAvocado growers to gather in Manjimup for regional forum

Avocado growers and supply chain businesses will gather in Manjimup next week for a regional forum aimed at supporting the growth of WA’s expanding avocado industry. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

As of the end of April 2026, there were 106 public housing properties vacant in the City of Greater Geraldton.

HousingPremiumLocal social housing vacancies declining, many still vacant

The number of vacant public housing properties in Geraldton is on a steady decline but with houses still sitting empty for more than a year, the local community is being “let down”. 

Imogen Wilson

Liberal Member for O'Connor Rick Wilson.

O’ConnorPremiumPremiumHistorical photos sought for 2027 O’Connor Calendar

The office of Rick Wilson MP is calling for historical photographs from across the O’Connor electorate to feature in its 2027 calendar. 

Tropical cyclone Narelle tore through coastal regions, leaving shell-shocked residents picking up the pieces.

Emergency servicesPremiumPremiumExmouth SES recognised in Statewide awards

After a year of cyclones, heatwaves, and floods, some of the Mid West-Gascoyne’s emergency services have been nominated for this year’s Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services Awards. 

Funding has been given to local governments for CCTV.

CCTV PremiumPremiumMid West shires receive funding for CCTV cameras

Mid West shires are among 35 local government areas taking a slice of almost $1 million in funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras.

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Ships anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.

EnergyCommentsPremiumCrude oil tumbles after Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open

Tanker traffic plunged in early March due to Iranian attacks, causing the biggest oil supply disruption in history.

Spencer Kimball

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer of Ark Investment Management LLC.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInvestors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

For nearly two decades, some of the world’s most prominent investors quietly accumulated stakes in SpaceX while the rocket maker remained largely off-limits to the public markets.

Yun Li

People along the coast of the Persian Gulf, while Iranian and foreign cargo vessels wait in the background for clearance to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC newsPremiumHow Strait of Hormuz standoff flipped energy security debate

Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz has inadvertently transformed the energy security debate, effectively casting fossil fuels rather than renewables as the primary source of vulnerability.

Sam Meredith

The retailer lowered its full-year guidance and issued a weak current-quarter outlook as its interim CEO blamed ‘negative commentary in the media’ and recent product launches that failed to wow shoppers.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumLululemon in world of pain as it waits for new CEO to start

The retailer lowered its full-year guidance and issued a weak current-quarter outlook as its interim CEO blamed ‘negative commentary in the media’ and recent product launches that failed to wow shoppers.

Gabrielle Fonrouge

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The funding is to install or upgrade CCTV cameras.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumSEE THE LIST: 35 WA councils to share in $1m security boost

Thirty-five WA local governments will receive a share of almost $1 million in funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.

Sophie Gannon

Gary Wilson Kempton Gillespie leaves court after being sentenced for assaulting Michael Sherry, pictured right.

courtsPremiumBoddington man fined for ‘scuffle’ with former close friend

A Boddington man accused of assaulting his former friend and leaving him hospitalised with staples in his head has been fined, pleading guilty to a downgraded account of the ugly incident that occurred in 2025.

Jacki Elezovich

India Newman, Meg Davidson, Ryker Scott Tarum De Silva, Lotte George and Amy Mack.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth med students’ freezing weekly tradition

While most of Perth has been bunkering down in bed to avoid the morning chill, a group of local medical students are braving the cold with a freezing winter activity.

Anne Stroud at the Perth Royal Show in 2025.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA Royal Agricultural Society names first female president

The Royal Agricultural Society of WA has appointed its first female President in its nearly 200-year history. 

12-year-old Rendelle Abraham was unaccounted for as of Wednesday afternoon.

WA NEWSUrgent appeal after young boy vanishes from Perth’s south

The 12-year-old was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and denim shorts in the Cannington area.

Heartfelt tributes are continuing to flow for Perth teenager Adam Varone after his death following an off-road buggy crash in the Wheatbelt. 

WA NEWSPremium‘Forever missed’: Tributes flow for teen killed in crash

Heartfelt tributes are continuing to flow for Perth teenager Adam Varone after his death following an off-road buggy crash in the Wheatbelt.

Caleb Runciman